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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,570

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $13,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,543

Buick LaCrosse   
Difference: $11,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5
TrimBaseAvenirS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $53,100
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $49,384
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Premium Group 5,000    
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,300 975  
AWD 2,260 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395   575
Metal pedals 180 180  
All-weather floor mats 140 140 180
Cargo mat 60 60 160
Technology Package     2,900
7-speed automated manual     1,000
Cargo net     155
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,000
Active rear differential     1,100
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Premium Group 4,800    
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Dynamic Driver Package 1,183 887  
AWD 2,295 2,112  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359   536
Metal pedals 164 164  
All-weather floor mats 127 127 168
Cargo mat 55 55 149
Technology Package     2,696
7-speed automated manual     930
Cargo net     145
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930
Active rear differential     1,024
Options (change) 12,980 3,555 7,070
Options (change) 12,300 3,345 6,578
Destination 925 925 950
Total Price $47,570 $49,350 $61,120
Total Invoice $45,543 $47,345 $56,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick LaCrosse
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,308
Model Year201820182017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5
TrimBaseAvenirS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine310hp V6310hp V6333hp V6
TransmissionT9T9S7
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20245/40-20245/40-18
Total Price$47,570$49,350$61,120
Adjustments for Features-2,025-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,545$45,900$61,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$0
Total Invoice$45,543$47,345$56,912
Adjustments for Features-1,939-3,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,604$44,035$56,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$431$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year201820182017
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseA5 / S5
TrimBaseAvenirS5 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Power-venting glass roof panel  $300
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear  $100
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Headlight washers  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Total Value of Features$7,355$8,780$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,939-3,3100

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20182017
ModelLaCrosseA5 / S5
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.4 in108.3 in
Length197.5 in182.1 in
Width73.5 in73.0 in
Height57.5 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested207553%
Total Not Requested185047%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Dynamic Driver Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
245/40VR20 tires400No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested40036%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Cornering lights50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Wi-Fi hotspot50Yes
Total Requested160086%
Total Not Requested26514%

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